When I was 17, my high school organized a two-week trip to Italy and Ireland for $900. My dad offered to pay for it. I said, "Why do I need to go when I can just look at pictures online?"Seventeen-year-old Joe, you were so, so stupid. I’ve since learned that photos aren’t the experience. Just like ideas aren’t the fully fleshed-out thought.On top of a passionate credo about why we need to write for ourselves, I tell you exactly how you can start writing more without letting AI do it for you.Wondering if you rely on AI too much? Take the Conscientious AI Usage quiz — it'll tell you if you're at risk of AI brain rot and what to do to prevent it: https://quiz.lovehate.aiShow NotesConscientious AI Usage QuizIn Defense of AI Writing - Every( ( (————Streamlined Solopreneur helps overwhelmed solo business owners go from overwhelmed to having their time back.Each week, Joe Casabona shares one practical idea — a system, tool, or strategy to help you get your time back without selling your soul to AI...and run your business without sacrificing the rest of your life, or your health.Looking for a place to start? Take the Solo Systems Starter Quiz. 60 seconds, 8 questions, and I will tell you what system you should build first, and exactly how to build it. https://streamlined.fm/quiz Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/